§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether airlines operating in UK airspace are banned from(a) Swiss, (b) Belgian and (c) Dutch airspace. [149971]
§ Mr. McNulty[holding answer 22 January 2004]: I refer the hon. Gentleman to my answer to the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (John Thurso), on 12 January 2004, Official Report, column 546W which describes the database we have on actions taken by other European states. I understand that some restrictions have been placed on the use of specific aircraft, but am not aware that any airlines have been prevented from operating in Swiss, Belgian or Dutch airspace.